Graduate Withdrawals and Refunds

Refunds Due to Withdrawal

Students may be eligible for a full or partial refund of tuition payments if they
withdraw from the course(s) during the trimester. The withdrawal date is the date
the student notifies the Program Office regarding his/her withdrawal from the course
or the trimester.

Return of Title IV Funds

Withdrawal from the course(s) at or prior to completion of 60% of the trimester may
result in loss of eligibility to keep the full amount of the disbursed federal funds.
Unearned Title IV funds are returned as stated in Federal Regulations, 34 CFR parts
668, 682, and 685, Return of Title IV Aid. The refund amount is calculated based on
the Federal Return of Title IV Funds pro rata schedule. Additional information can
be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

Federal funds will be returned in the following order:

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

Direct PLUS and Graduate PLUS Loan

Students who complete more than 60% of the trimester maintain their eligibility of
disbursed federal funds.

After all charges and return of Title IV funds are finalized, the credit balance if
any, will be released based on the student's written request sent to the financial aid office.